Both cause gastrointestinal side effects, but the profile differs
Its hard when you speak in absolutes, because the truth is probably somewhere in the middle, said Gina Moore, PharmD, MBA, associate professor of the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Individuals with severe kidney disease: GLP-1 medications can sometimes affect kidney function
Some insurance plans may require prior authorization or additional documentation from the healthcare provider to approve Semaglutide GLP-1 treatment
SURMOUNT-4 examined what happens when patients continue treatment versus stop
Thus, GLP-1 medications were associated with lowering the risk of developing any AMD after five years of treatment in patients without any pre-existing AMD